International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Feb 1996
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialConventional vs. conformal radiotherapy for prostate cancer: preliminary results of dosimetry and acute toxicity.
To compare conformal radiotherapy using three dimensional treatment planning (3D-CRT) to conventional radiotherapy (Conven-RT) for patients with Stages T2-T4 adenocarcinoma of the prostate. ⋯ Comparison of the Conven-RT and 3D-RT treatment plans revealed that significantly less bladder was in the high dose volume in the 3D-CRT plans, while the volume of rectum receiving doses over 60 Gy was equivalent. There were no differences between the two treatment arms in terms of acute toxicity or early biochemical response. Longer follow-up is needed to determine the impact of 3D-CRT on long-term patient outcome and late reactions.